Obituary-Belva Lee Scarbro

Posted: Feb. 23, 2018 | Source: Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home

Belva Lee Scarbro, 90, of Clendenin, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018.

Born September 25, 1927, in Kanawha County, she was the daughter of the late David McKinley and Lydia (Strickland) Shafer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Emery Scarbro; brothers, Alvin and Ovard Shafer; and sister, Mabel Snodgrass. (more…)

Obituary-George Samuel Miller

Posted: Feb. 22, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

George Samuel Miller, 91, of Bickmore, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 16, 2018, at home, after a long illness.

He was the son of the late John Miller and Bertha Ellen Jarrett Miller.

George was a Deep Miner and worked as a Underground Blaster.

He is survived by wife, Wanda Lee Adkins Miller; sons, William Sam (Dorothy) Miller, William George (Haily) Miller and John Stewart (Betty) Miller; daughters, Linda (Fred) Ciccoline and Patty (Gus) Revalas; brothers, Ralph Nottingham and Winston Nottingham; sisters, Marilee Backus and Charlotte Neal; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Rev. Herb Vance officiating.

Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.

Obituary-Clinton Walker Meadows

Posted: Feb. 22, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Clinton Walker Meadows, 40, of Elkview, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2018, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Sr. and Alpha Meadows, Eloise Bowman, and grandpa Robert Carr.

Clinton was known to have a very kind heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He never met a stranger.

He is survived by his parents, John Jr. and Darlene Meadows; brother, John Meadows III and wife Roberta; sisters, Tessa Jett, Tammy Berry and husband Brian; nephews, Brad Berry and Jordan Meadows; nieces, Brittany, Stephanie and Kara Berry, and Alyza Jett; and best friend, Jeremy Williams.

A service will be 3 p.m. Friday, February 23, at Hafer Funeral Home, with Pastor Sammy Bounds officiating. Burial will follow at Meadows family cemetery.

Visitation will begin one hour prior to service.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 N. Pinch Road, Elkview.

Herbert Hoover Students Awarded Governor’s STEM Initiative Mini-Grant for Flash Flood Water Level Sensor

The Office of the Secretary of Education and the Arts, on behalf of the Governor’s STEM Initiative, recently approved mini-grant funding to five Kanawha County schools. Herbert Hoover High School was one of the five recipients for their Flash Flood Water Level Sensor Project. According to an announcement by Briana Warner, Communications Director with Kanawha County Schools, the mini-grant program supports learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math across the state of West Virginia. Selected schools were awarded up to $3,000 to implement their STEM project. (more…)

Obituary-Alfred “Jack” “Pa Paw” Chandler

Posted: Feb. 20, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Alfred “Jack” (Papaw) Chandler, 88, was born July 24, 1929, at his family home place on Thorofare Road, Clendenin, where he also entered into rest Sunday, February 18, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Carrie (Rader) Chandler; siblings: Kermit, Flarey (Butch), Clinton (Red), and Dixie Helen. (more…)

Obituary-Anna Marie Tyree

Posted: Feb. 19, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Anna Marie TyreeAnna Marie Tyree, 61, of Elkview passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Hubbard West, South Charleston.

Anna attended Antioch Advent Christian Church and Leatherwood Advent Christian Church. She enjoyed helping people and her family. She loved her family and looked up to her brothers. Anna had worked for O.V. Smith & Son and for Krogers at the Crossing Mall. She was a 1976 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. Anna had a big Church family and lots of friends. (more…)

Obituary-Maxine Eulah Mullins

Posted: Feb. 20, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Maxine E. Mullins, 95, went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 18, 2018 at home in Elkview, WV.

She was the daughter of the late Okey Otis Samples and Bertie Lee Matheney Samples. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Mullins; brothers, Chester, Wayne, Waitman (Bud) and Clark Samples; and sisters, Vida Hill, Mabel Samples and Opal Smith. (more…)